I'm always assessing how to bring balance in all things. This is a constant practice for me but especially a seasonal review, as it feels natural to reflect at the change of seasons and take inventory of what adjustments can and should be made.

Research shows that 27-45% of us are poor converters of the beta-carotenoid complex (sourced from vegetables like carrots and in supplements) to vitamin A. For this reason, I like to get my fat soluble vitamins (A & D) from eggs, butter (organic, grass-fed) and supplement with with Cod Liver Oil as a great source of naturally occurring Vitamin A and D. This is the only omega supplement I have found that goes down nicely and stays down (it doesn't have the fishy aftertaste)! 

Read up on how you may want to prepare for this season: 

As of 2004, the Environmental Working Group found a total of 287 industrial chemicals in babies' umbilical-cord blood, including 180 known to cause cancer, 217 that are toxic to the brain and nervous system, and 208 that cause birth or developmental defects in animals. Consider cleaning with Norwex cloths and eliminate toxic house hold cleaners (the less disposable product you buy, the better): https://brookeheather.norwex.biz 

Can you imagine how many more toxins there are today? This study was done in 2004! My son, now almost 19 and graduating from high school (2021) was born in 2002 so, this really hits home for me.

You may complete the online Toxicity Questionnaire to assess your toxic load. To formulate a healthcare plan we can work together on, please reach out!
https://my.standardprocess.com/Standard-Process/Purification-Program/Toxicity
 
Do you know the role of glutathione and SOD? These metabolic enzymes our bodies produce help curb inflammation by being free-radical scavengers, speed healing and detoxification, improve endocrine function (hormonal imbalances), and so much more. With this breakthrough in biological science since the creation of penicillin or discovery of DNA, we are now able to supplement with a stabilized version of an organic substance (meaning our body produces it (called Redox Signaling)). Prior to this, only the body could make Redox molecules.  It is not a drug, herb, vitamin, mineral, juice or nutrient. There are no stimulants, side effects or toxic substances. The world's first and only stable and bioactive solution that optimizes cellular efficiency and communication, thereby helping the body heal itself. Studies demonstrate how supplementation with Redox molecules upregulate the body’s production of metabolic enzymes such as Glutathione and Super Oxide Dismutase by 500% at the minimum! Don’t waste your precious dollars on antioxidants and anti-inflammatories that only combat oxidation at  a 1:1 ratio when your body fights these free-radicals a thousands of times faster with metabolic enzymes. Learn more at  *My Secret* - Virtual Healthcare (virtualhealthcareportal.com)

Science Documents: 

How the body heals itself

In-Vitro Bioactivity of ASEA™ Related to Toxicity, Glutathione Peroxidase, Superoxide

Asea Metabolomic results 

Asea Verification of Molecules 
 
Athletic VT Report 

Dr. David Nieman PhD Appalachian State University video 

Product Usage Guide
 
Asea Safety Results 

Although we greatly rely on the internet in this age of information readily available to us, it is still challenging to obtain reliable information about natural methods of healing. Herbs are as complex as we are in ways. They have properties that are warming or cooling and help move energy to or away from certain areas of the body. This is just a fraction of what all to consider in choosing to work with herbs. Let us help.  
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Below is a list of supplements that I would like to see go to a good home. Get a 30% off discount! These are professional grade, organic whole food supplements (Standard Process):
 
Black Currant Seed Oil is the go-to for any skin issues. 
Gymnema – an herb that is for the control of blood sugar. It is indicated also for weight loss as it helps curb cravings.
HiPep – an herbal remedy for heart burn.
Inositol chewable tablets are delightful after a meal when you want something sweet but, therapeutically, this seemingly mild B Vitamin cofactor is surprisingly powerfully effective in many cases. Do you crave sweets? How about a microbiome imbalance?

I have too much inventory and would like to scale down so, if you are looking for something in particular, please let me know. I also have a dispensary available to you for your online convenient shopping of the best quality supplements.
 
Please note, all the above are classified as “generally safe”, in other words, an evaluation is not required. However, allergic reactions are always a possibility. If you have a tendency towards reactions, please use caution and start with a minor dose.

It came to my attention the other day that I assume people know all the various things they can come to me for. So many people over the years I have worked with in the past have later come in for Biofeedback therapy or to recheck their hormones or whatever it was that they initially came to me for in the first place. I then learn they went through some health issue that, if I would have known about, a major trauma could have been avoided. This happens every so often and pulls on my heart strings. So, I want to do a better job expressing that I am here for you and there is little, if anything I can’t address. Remember, when you work with me, you have access to specialist in just about every field. Right out of college I jumped into Functional Diagnostic Medicine. This was amazing training in how to assess what functional tests to perform and with the training, I can resource neurologists, cardiologists, endocrinologists and other fields of specialty at my fingertips. I really enjoy this and have learned so much from putting heads together of difficult cases. One more thought on this note, with any circumstance, stress reduction is always helpful. Something else to keep in mind is PMG Therapy. For any gland or organ, there is a DNA code and to supplement with that is called PMG Therapy. This is what sets Standard Process apart from other professional grade supplement lines.

Speaking of codes, just as computers are coded to run specific software, our body works in a similar way. It is easy to read where the trouble lies. Have you had a body scan lately? As many of you know, I’ve done Biofeedback Therapy for years and I love it but I really wish to get away from using so many devices, just as I was having this desire and looking to use more hands on therapies, low and behold, a handheld device made for the everyday person came out. This is great news! Now you can get bioenergetic balancing daily in just a few minutes by either renting a device or purchasing one. Call for details!

My new body scanner provides a detailed vitals report and 3D Imaging. Check it out. This is something I couldn’t generate with the clinical device. It also doesn’t take an hour for testing and therapy, rather just minutes! This means, you can have me review your tests once a month and just enjoy the frequent therapies, daily if desired. Not only will you get better results, it costs you less!

I’m curious, how much do you spend on your smart phone per year? How much do you spend on apps? How about coffee or eating out? How many extraneous expenses do you incur? What would life be like if you put away $200 each month toward your health? What would it take to be inspired to make yourself your spring fling and invest in YOU!

I don’t think “I have to take my pills”, no... rather, both my mind and body say “I get to be nourished now”. This is why I take all the supplements that I do. I know and feel the difference. I supplement purely for preventative purposes because, to me, without good health, life isn’t worth living. I don’t wish to live long, only well. I want to feel great so I can enjoy the life I get to while it lasts.
 
I eat for calories, supplement for nutrition. As good as my diet may be, it just doesn’t provide all that is needed. Our soil is depleted. It takes many more times the food to get the necessary amount of nutrition - far more than we could ever eat. That’s why we thought of taking supplements, but many people don’t know they are making deficiencies worse with over the counter synthetic multivitamins! And we wonder why we are hungry, tired, over feed yet undernourished? It’s really no mystery when you begin to understand the difference between whole food concentrates as supplements as opposed to chemical isolates. When I think of consuming food, I think to take my nutrition - that’s what supplementation is... to supplement our food source with nutrient-dense whole food concentrates (or should be).
 
I have a colleague that teaches protocols in triads. With any condition, he would say you must think of the mineral, vitamin and restorative protein (PMG) for the system that needs nourished so it can heal. For example, take adrenal fatigue - the ever so common root issue with many conditions. The adrenal glands need a lot of potassium (Mineral), they use a lot of vitamin C and the PMG Therapy would be one of three adrenal glandular supplements (depending on the stage of hypoadrena and dependent on blood pressure).
 
There is much benefit to working with a professional that can assess your condition and needs. I particularly favor the Standard Process Pro line as I have found it to be most effective at making true and lasting change for people. You can’t take isolated chemicals and expect to get results. To illustrate this, I will share my latest discovery personally. I occasionally would do what I call the “mini thyroid test” on myself. It’s called this because you apply iodine tincture on the soft skin of the forearm and see how long it stains the skin. My body would soak it up within hours. Ideally, it should stain the skin for 24 hours if you had enough iodine helping the thyroid function optimally.
 
I began putting iodine on my skin almost daily with little improvement. The most it stained my skin was 6 or so hours. I did however not feel so cold. Most practitioners would recommend taking iodine internally. However, I began taking Organically Bound Minerals, a supplement with kelp (a great source of plant-based iodine). I tested out the mini thyroid test not longer than just a week after supplementing with OBM and my iodine stain lasted more than 10 hours. This is a significant difference being that I had been applying the iodine tincture to my skin for months compared to just a week of plant-based iodine. Within just weeks of OBM supplementation (plant-based) my iodine patch now maintains stains for 24 hours.
 
The lesson here is that more is not better and nature-made is superior. Getting a chemically based supplement may look appealing because you see on the label a larger amount of the nutrients measured out than you would see on a whole-food based supplement. Often, whole-food supplements do not measure out much at all as far as the label reads. One thing for sure that experience has taught me is that nature has its delivery system figured out! You gain more nutrition from less in measured out chemical isolates because you body absorbs and utilizes 100% of the plant-based source compared to just a fraction of the chemical source. There are side effects of chemically-based supplements – they have a drug like effect. Especially iodine as it is a strong antibacterial. With kelp, you get a synergistic blend of nutrients and cofactors that help in ways you can’t even begin to imagine. Alternately, taking iodine as a mineral itself can kill good bacteria in the gut and lead to problems subsequently.
 
Speaking of cofactors… READ ON

I like to spread positively so, I’d like submissions of poems. Please submit topics of joy, family or health and leave it as a comment below. You can also simply submit your testimony about working with me. If you are selected as winner, you will be contacted. The gift is a surprise and it is substantial. 

Christmas is just days away. If you still need a special gift for someone you love, think of a gift certificate or our handmade organic spa line. Give thoughtful gifts with meaning and purpose. Purchase a gift certificate for the clinic at 20% off or Health Hut Spa Therapeutics package and get 10% off the regular price. If you are not familiar with the product line, take a look on facebook. Or look at the brochure found on this site. 

     Some may be shocked to hear that I take 20 different supplements, yet I do not have any condition that requires it. I call this proactive medicine. Our food simply does not provide the nutrients to sustain health. Our systems begin to break down without adequate nutrition. This includes protein. Americans typically consume plenty of protein and supplement sales are sky high... so why are we so depleted? We supplement with isolates that lack the phytonutrients and co-enzymes in plant and animal matter when raw and undenatured. 
     Along with healthy lifestyle choices, I believe the key in my maintained health is causally related to the whole-food supplements I take. Furthermore, they are not just supplements made form food – they contain specialized proteins called PMG therapy. These specialized proteins are the DNA material of glands and organs. Remember eating Liver? If you're not old enough to be part of that generation, you might recall your grandparents speaking of it… this form of protein is nutrient rich. However, cooking it denatures much of the protein.      
     PMG Therapy goes far beyond nutrition. Consuming small amounts of these specialized proteins (specific to your need) increases the gland/organ function. For Traumatic Brain Injury, Adrenal Fatigue and other endocrine/hormone related issues, for repair of the liver, kidney’s or immune system – think PMG Therapy! And for auto-immune conditions the PMG’s work as a distraction to the attacked organ system. This can profoundly shift your state of inflammation and give the body a chance to heal itself.
     This is just one way I make sure to care for myself. Of course, being in the field I am in, I eat clean. I know what I should personally avoid and how to fine tune what is a good and balanced diet for myself. I also enjoy walks in nature and a regular yoga practice. Additionally, a healthy social life is important. I am close with both sides of my beloved family and spend quality time with loved ones. Some of us are not so privileged to have the fortune of our dear ones near to us. Or we are socially distancing so we cannot hug and connect in more common ways that we are accustom to with our dear ones.
     Sharing meals is traditionally a cultural theme around the Holiday’s as well as a bonding practice in general. What are you preparing to for this Holiday season? How will you navigate this terrain? I know one thing is for sure and that is my mental health is also of top priority. Even during times of isolation there are great ways to connect. Unfortunately, these typically come with the cost of screen time – and worse yet EMF exposure. It’s quite a balancing act to obtain health these days and I am here to solution find with you! 

The times are challenging and uncertain, no doubt. I'm here to help! Check this page out and take action: 

I call it psycho-spiritual-socio-emotional therapy to do the work that brings balance to the nervous system. I have studied all the vagal tone, somatic experience, EMDR and tapping techniques and you know what the problem is? The fact that we are made to connect… we need guidance. A mentor or, in more traditional settings, the elders would take on this role.

Today, more than ever, we need a guide to help us regulate, release or vent, share experiences and reflect. It’s the 3 R’s (regulate, release and reflect) that talk therapy or a trusty friend can provide. Taking in a step further is true therapy! Call me for more information or book a time online. Your first session is FREE!

I love Dr. Versendaal's encouraging message so I thought I would pass along: 

Dr. Versendaal teaches an applied kinesiology technique called Contact Reflex Analysis. I love this form of investigation into the underling causes of one's disorder. Sometimes, the finding are not so obvious while other times CRA brings to light the point I would describe if I were educating someone on the origin of their condition and instead of a verbal dialog, it can simply be experienced! Kinesiology is a fascinating and gratifying work of art and healthcare system.

Before we had blood tests and technology to scan the body to find disease, we had intuitive means of discovery and these ways shouldn't be replaced. I too have to remind myself to step away from the use of the technological devices (Biofeedback, HSR, etc.) and use CRA.

​At the core of wellness is sustainability. The foundation to sustainable health is always about balance, whether it be gut flora being in check or maintaining emotional balance.  Be true to yourself, listen to your body’s cues for rest and take your well-being seriously. This does not mean you need to have fear. Fear is not sustainable, rather fear and worry drain you.
     Worry, more so than other negative emotions, has one of the lowest of vibrations there is to have. When your vibration drops your immunity drops. So, taking matters seriously is not having fear but being proactive.           
     Often times, taking action alleviates the stress and sliver of fear that arises and is certainly normal as well as well warranted under current times and particular circumstances.
  What Actions To Take: You’ve heard how toxic hand sanitizers can be, especially for the young with the concentrated alcohol. Additionally, there are preservatives and toxic fragrance added to hand sanitizers. What you may not have heard is how the form of alcohol found in hand sanitizers accumulates in your pancreas, specifically and can make you more susceptible to parasites and viruses invading the pancreas. Hand sanitizers also deplete you of *vitamin C, obviously important for the immune system. So, washing with good 'ol fashioned soap (like castile soap) is adequate.
    It is not the pathogen (virus, bacteria or parasite), it is the terrain. In my upcoming book, I talk about the bioterrian as how to gain and maintain balance.  When it comes to bolstering the immune system, the first line of defense is our mucous membranes and the skin (obviously as a protective layer). Beyond that it is the gastrointestinal system that is responsible for killing pathogens we ingest. Making sure we have adequate hydrochloric acid, or stomach acid, and pancreatic function is where it begins. On down the line in the intestines, the gut Microbiome determines the vast majority of our state of health. 
     Mucous membranes comprise of epithelial tissue. Mucous membranes immediately remind us of the sinuses but it also includes the mouth trachea and lungs and technically, epithelial tissue lines the gastrointestinal (GI) system all the way down the line to the bladder and urethra. All this to say, that when you improve the epithial tissue, you improve the immune system. I am sure you are wondering how to most effectively improve the immune system in such a way that repairs the GI.
   The Protocol: MagaSpore (or for vegetarians- I have a different spore probiotic). Spore probiotics, also referred to as seed probiotics, work differently from your typical probiotic supplements which 90% may be killed by the stomach acid. MegaSpore heals the gut in 30 days. Contact me to purchase this!  Speaking of stomach acid, it is a important aspect of digestion to have enough hydrochloric acid (stomach acid). This acidity is what kills pathogens. Supplementation with every meal is recommended especially when traveling or eating out. There are a lot of enzyme supplements out there and I can help you pick the most effective one based on your needs. Viranon- A combination herbal products containing, Thuja, licorice and St. John’s wort. If you have not enrolled in Patient Direct you'll want to do this as this product is flying off the shelves and out of stock. Call me to get set up to order from the pro line Standard Process and MediHerb so you can get this as soon as it is available. Viranon contains licorice. A German study found licorice to be the most effective for inhibiting viruses. 💗🙏

Remember when smokers were so offended at non-smokers being repulsed or negatively affected by their cigarette smoke? We now have laws in affect for public safety because of the awareness of second-hand smoke that non-smokers are now protected from. However, perfume/fragrance, specifically plug in's and laundry detergent/softeners are the new smoking! Is any one else noticing the increase in fragrance used in products. It it is garbage bags and even our baby's toys!

Are allergens on your case or on your plate? Histamine intolerance symptoms go beyond rashes, hives, and itching. In fact, many people are unaware that their headaches or migraines, anxiety, depression, fatigue, insomnia, vertigo and gastrointestinal disorders, post nasal drip and more may be a result of too much histamine.

Histamine blockers, whether over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription anti-histamine medications are no way to live with allergies, nor do they provide a cure. Histamine is made within our bodies as a result of inflammatory reactions and immune responses. There are very little exogenous sources (obtained from the outside) of histamines. In another words, your body produces histamine. 
 
CAUSES
Liver health is the primary cause of histamine intolerance as becomes problematic when people have too much in their blood or a specific tissue.  When true allergens have been ruled out, such tests do not show immunoglobulin E [IgE] reactions, there are two other scenarios in which this can take place. The first and probably most common scenario, typically known as “histamine intolerance,” is when someone either absorbs too much histamine from the GI tract or does not break it down well in the liver (or both). Many foods contain histamine, and if the histamine is not successfully broken down during the digestive process. Liver function is also, of course, required to break down the histamine to be excreted as waste. When one or both of these functions are not working properly, the result is a histamine builds up, thus intolerance and symptoms present themselves.

A deficiency of an enzyme, called diamine oxidase (DAO), which is responsible for breaking down histamine in the gut, the liver and other tissues. Low DAO activity in the gastrointestinal tract and liver due to genetic susceptibilities (weaknesses), combined with gut inflammation, excess estrogen and inefficient methylation (detoxification) can create a perfect storm, causing massive histamine overload. The approach to deal with this situation must be multifaceted and cannot all be covered here.

Because people often have multiple food sensitivities or a condition called Environmental Illness due to intestinal permeability issues or SIBO, I do not recommend solely implementing a strict low-histamine diet. However, I do encourage such people to limit or avoid the biggest offenders listed. The dietary recommendations for individuals with histamine intolerance call for a diet rich in the B vitamin complex, glycine and flavonoids such as quercetin and rutin; all found in the product Cellular Vitality. It is recommended to exercise caution with probiotics, which can worsen the symptoms of histamine overload. We recommend only using the following bacterial strains: L. reuteri, L. rhamnosus, L. casei and B. bifidum. This approach, coupled with addressing the major GI disorders, usually works very well.

Give this below list of foods to avoid a trial run for at least a month and pay attention to your symptoms and if they decrease. 

HISTAMINE “ LIBERATORS” TO AVOID:
(listed in order of importance from sever to less reactive-causing from my experience)

Additives (benzoate, sulfites, nitrites, glutamate and food dyes)
Most citrus fruits and strawberries
Over-ripe or fermented vegetables (sauerkraut, pickles, etc. (or anything that contains vinegar as well as alcohol)
Smoked or cured meats
Shellfish, canned fish
Cocoa and chocolate
Onion (raw)
Papaya
Tomatoes
Wheat
Nuts
Black tea energy drinks
Green tea, mate tea
Potatoes
Spinach
Bell peppers
Eggplant
Pumpkin
Winter squash

Metabolism is like your operating system. If it were only as easy as pushing a re-set button to re-set the body’s metabolism. What can be easy is following traditional wisdom. In diet, exercise and the implementation of supplements. For instance, the pituitary gland may serve as a re-set. Sometimes we need to go higher up in the chain of command.  View information on how to balance the pituitary HERE

I would like take some time to address the concept of supplementation. In one book that I align with by Lorrie Medford called Why Do I Need Whole Food Supplements sites several studies where synthetic so-called nutrients such as vitamin B, C, and D do not provide the results that otherwise whole foods provided in side-by-side studies. Furthermore, minerals, in what I like to refer to as “rock form”, also do not prove to be as helpful in comparison to naturally derived forms of the nutrients. In fact, It is shown in some of the studies that the synthetic form of, whether it be a vitamin or a mineral, can actually be harmful and as much so as increasing the risk of cancer or causing sterility. This is known in the case of iron causing cancer but it is also shown in the University of Alabama study showing the damage to DNA when synthetic chromium was implemented for the curbing cravings for sweets. Lorrie Medford‘s cited this study (page 79) with chromium in the naturally extracted form derived from yeast would be not only be more safe but also provide the synergistic nutrients of the yeast. I use this example because many of the whole food supplements I recommend have a yeast base. Therapeutically, yeast wards off pathogenic fungus and other invaders and this immune supporting aspect is the additional benefit of whole food supplementation.

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Dr. Google, Pharmacy Amazon...it's the craze these days. I often get the question "what about product X", or "what are your thoughts on x product or supplementing with y…. There are not a whole lot of products I can endorse due to various reasons, issues around quality is one of the main problems, another being the obvious; as a professional in healthcare I have sound means of evaluations and a deep understanding for herbs and nutrition. I cannot take it lightly and okay supplements without some form of assessment. So, while I do not like piece mailing a protocol, I do have some recommended product lines that I endorse if you are already buying CBD oil, herbs, tea's, essential oils and are looking for EMR protection, magnet therapy, water filtration etc. ​
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One of the biggest pet peeves I have is to suggest something to a friend then come to find out they followed through with it but did so via an online order such as through Amazon. Not only is just rude, maybe lazy and inconsiderate, but also, Amazon cannot be relied upon for food or supplements. There are many scams and it is not worth the risk to order from this online source. I can drop-ship your products just as easy as it is to get them elsewhere AND, as a bonus, you'll get my expertise on the matter.
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Standard Process is the oldest supplement company based on traditional wisdom and tried and true effective clinical protocols for various conditions. I’m happy to give you a sample of what is offered in the scope of whole food nutritional healing with a 20 minute you-focused phone consult. Thank you in advance for supporting local business!